A large Insurance Company based in Sandton seeks a Systems Analyst with:

Role Purpose:

Design and implement robust, scalable and optimally performing systems using Java related technologies, according to provided specifications, standards and procedures, while ensuring compliance with the architectural standards and guidelines laid out by the Company.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• BSc Computer Science/Information System Degree
• Formal Java qualification(s)
• At least 7-10 years’ experience in Java development with exposure to core competencies listed

Required Core Competencies:

• EJB, HTML, JSF, JQuery , JAXB
• SOAP Web services, Message Driven Beans
• UML, XML/XSD, SQL
• REST Web services, JSON, Business Process Management Tools
• Apache Camel, Apache Webserver Configuration
• JBOSS Configuration, CSS, GIT
• Integrated Build Tools, HTML 5
• Knowledge of Short Term Insurance industry
• Working knowledge of: Software development within SDLC, Unit Testing, Data Modelling and Design of Database Structures

Responsibilities:

Design:

• Translate business requirements into technical designs adhering to Company processes, standards and guidelines
• Taking cognisance of performance, security and scalability requirements
• Deliver within agreed timeframes
• Complexity = complex interactions between number of interacting systems
• Liaise with relevant parties where clarification of business requirements or resolution to technical issues is needed
• Research and find effective solutions to technical issues that arise
• Estimate development timelines based on business requirements

Development:

• Construct robust, maintainable, scalable, optimally performing system code in line with technical specifications, following prescribed process, standards and procedures
• Conduct unit testing and fix any defects found

Testing:

• Verify build stability and quality with development team before releasing to test team, aiming to release with zero defects
• Assist the Business Analyst in ensuring the test pack includes relevant scenarios
• Consult and assist in reviewing risk / impact of defects found in testing and assist with fixing where necessary

Support / Troubleshooting:

• Assist system users with technical support issues and handle according to defined procedures
• Ability to effectively analyse root cause of system errors (front end and data errors, performance and stability issues)

Mentoring / Team Development:

• Actively coach other developers to understand and apply the Company coding and architectural standards correctly, as well as any technologies in use
• Perform code review to ensure logical correctness, maintainability, scalability, performance, compliance with architectural standards and frameworks
• Assist in identifying training needs of team members

Personal Development:

• Keep abreast of current technological trends and how these might be applied in the Company environment
• Constant improvement of knowledge of the various applications, their functionalities and data models

General:

• Ability to communicate clearly, constructively and effectively
• Easily able to follow and participate in technical, business process, and other discussions
• Able to build business relationships with other members of team and the business areas we support

For more information please contact Theo 011 234 7680, alternatively email your updated CV to theodorah@esmartgroup.co.za

If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks please consider your application declined.

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